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Huffman to take over Marian cross country, track and field programs
Riley Huffman has been announced as the next head coach for the Marian cross country and track and field programs. "I'd like to welcome Riley to Marian University," said Director of Athletics Tony Draves. "We're excited for Riley to energize the cross country and...
Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Announces New Leadership
Ten distinguished chamber professionals have been selected to serve on the 2026 Board of Advisors for the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE), an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC). WCCE serves as the state’s leading professional...
Wisconsin Seeks Share of Japanese Investment in U.S.
Focus is on multi-billion-dollar projects The Government of Japan has committed to investing $550 billion in the United States and there is an organized effort underway to attract some of that money to Wisconsin. The Wisconsin-Japan Strategic Partnership (WJSIP) was...
SSM Health RCH Medical Staff offering scholarships
The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff is offering three $2,000 scholarships to eligible students attending Green Lake, Markesan, Princeton or Ripon high schools interested in pursuing a health care career, as well as graduated students at those...
Reach for the Stars set for Feb. 27!
SAVE THE DATE! Our 18th annual Reach for the Stars Dinner & Auction will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Presented by Grande Cheese and Mercury Marine, this event benefits the Boys & Girls Club’s summer...
Youth In Action: Making a Community Impact
At our Boys & Girls Club, RESPONSIBILITY isn’t just a word — it’s a value that shapes everything we do. It fuels our dedication to supporting the community that supports us, a commitment led by our board of directors and leadership team and embraced wholeheartedly...
SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital features Treffert Center artwork, January 16 open house set
SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, thanks to Agnesian HealthCare Foundation funding, is displaying artwork from SSM Health Treffert Center students at Treffert Studios, Treffert Academy and Autism Services in January. The area youth and community artwork is on...
Spanbauer, King earn Sabre of the Month recognition for December
Seniors Chelsea King of Marian University women's basketball and Jaysen Spanbauer of Marian men's bowling have been named the Sabres of the Month for December. Chelsea King • Senior • Women's Basketball King (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) paced the Sabres during December in...
Marian women’s ice hockey adds home game against Bethel
Marian University women's ice hockey has added a home game with Bethel to its schedule for Monday, January 19 at 2 p.m. This game serves as the make-up for the previously scheduled game at Bethel that was postponed due to cold temperatures Saturday, Dec. 13. Live...
Lindert drains game-winner in Marian men’s basketball comeback win
Score By Periods Team 1 2 F Marian (WI) 33 39 72 Benedictine (IL) 39 31 70 Senior Derek Lindert drilled the game-winning jumper with 0.7 seconds remaining as Marian University men's basketball (7-4, 4-1 NACC) rallied from down twelve in the second half to earn a 72-70...
Marian NCAA men’s hockey opens second half with shootout win
Score By Periods Team 1 2 3 OT 1 OT 2 F Concordia-M'head 2 1 1 0 0 4 Marian (WI) 2 2 0 0 0 4 Marian University NCAA men's ice hockey (3-7-2, 2-6-0 NCHA) began the second half with a 4-4 tie followed by a 2-1 shootout win over Concordia College. The Sabres had a...
Sabre NCAA men’s hockey drops finale with Concordia
Score By Periods Team 1 2 3 F Concordia-M'head 1 2 2 5 Marian (WI) 1 0 1 2 Marian University NCAA men's ice hockey (3-8-2, 2-6-0 NCHA) scored first but fell to Concordia by a 5-2 final. Marian couldn't have had a better start with sophomore Eemil Rautio scoring...
Marian University Introduces Two-Year Tuition Guarantee for 2026–2027 to Support Students and Strengthen Community
Ensuring affordability and stability through Marian’s commitment to social justice and community. In a continued effort to support students and families and provide stability amidst rising education costs,Marian University is expanding The Marian Promise, a tuition...
Strong finish falls short for Sabre women’s basketball in close loss
Marian University women's basketball (1-9, 0-3 NACC) outscored Lakeland 17-7 in the fourth quarter, but fell 60-52 in a competitive contest. Sophomore Taycee Schwanke's fastbreak layup gave Marian its first points with 6:42 left in the first quarter. Marian dug...
Marian women’s basketball falls in tight battle with North Central
Marian University women's basketball (1-10, 1-3 NACC) posted its second-highest scoring output of the season but fell 84-75 in a high-scoring contest. Marian jumped out to a quick 9-2 lead behind two early baskets from freshman Ava Kreger. The Rams stormed back with...
Thedacare Offers Guidance on Choosing the Right Level of Medical Care For Children
Options Range From the Emergency Department to Urgent, Walk-In Care Many children lead active, rough-and-tumble lives as they play, grow and explore, so parents, caregivers and trusted adults often may become accustomed to handling the occasional bump or bruise. When...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital ER manager receives ESGR Patriot Award
Ashley Kolberg, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Emergency Room manager, has been recognized with a Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide range...
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital maintenance technician receives BEE Award
Robert “Bob” Gust, an SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital maintenance technician, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award. Gust was nominated by a colleague who was grateful when he went above and beyond to fix not one as was...
Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill marked 20 years in business on Saturday, December 20, celebrating two decades as a locally owned gathering place in downtown Fond du Lac. Envision Greater Fond du Lac recognizedthe milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony in conjunction...
Nine Aurora Health Care Hospitals recognized for the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Nine Aurora Health Care hospitals, more than any other health system in Wisconsin, are being recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual listing of the “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.” The hospitals are classified as “high performing” and are...


















